The Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers (CCWG or Wool Growers) held its 105th annual general meeting October 14, 2023 near Carleton Place, Ont. The meeting was tense, given the months-long uncertainty after long-time general manager Eric Bjergso was placed on paid leave in March 2023, following what the Wool Growers' board calls “undisclosed liabilities” and “corporate... Read More
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Seven founding members launched the Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) this week. The intended goal of the alliance is to help Canada feed a growing population while reducing emissions, becoming more sustainable, and creating new economic opportunities for Canada, the organization says. Supported by the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, and... Read More
CNH Industrial — the parent company of Case IH and New Holland — says it has completed its purchase of global satellite navigation company Hemisphere GNSS, as of October 12. The deal, worth US$175 million, was originally announced in March 2023, and includes Hemisphere's subsidiary Outback Guidance, which sells agricultural autosteer products in North America... Read More
What's top of mind on the policy front this week? Well, there are some fireworks over grocery store prices and what's really driving food costs, a plant breeding technique is edging ever-closer to the finish line, and farmers are weighing in on a proposed grain company acquisition. On this episode of RealAg Politics, host Shaun... Read More
After a two-year review, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) has chosen the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) to provide live cattle chain of custody tracking for the CRSB's Certified Sustainable Beef Framework. CRSB says it is confident working with the CCIA will enable consistent implementation of its Chain of Custody Requirements and improve... Read More
It's been a long process, but Canada is nearing a final decision on the use of gene editing in crop development. Krista Thomas, vice president of seed innovation and trade policy with the Canada Grains Council, explains the final assessment — that of feed for livestock — is nearing completion, as the consultation wraps up... Read More
It may be surprising to learn that many of the assumptions made about the role of women in agriculture are based on rather old data, incomplete data, or anecdotes. To better understand the role of women in agriculture and the barriers, challenges and opportunities they face, Farm Management Canada, in partnership with CentricEngine, has published... Read More
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is rearing its head again as migratory birds head south for winter. After a quiet summer, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed four new cases on commercial farms in Alberta and one commercial farm case in Saskatchewan over the past four weeks. There have also been at least two confirmed... Read More
The governments of Canada and Ontario are committing more than $8 million to support the mental health and wellness of farmers and their families. With this commitment, three programs — the Farmer Wellness Initiative, the In the Know program and the Guardian Network — will continue to be available to everyone who needs them. These... Read More
Transport Canada is launching consultations regarding some of its rail policies, including the maximum revenue entitlement for grain shipments, extended interswitching, shortlines, and other regulations that fundamentally affect grain transportation. Separate in-person consultations with shippers and railways are scheduled to be held at Ottawa, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg starting this coming week and wrapping up by... Read More